GLOSSARY

Negotiation: setting agreements and expectations; understanding what and how each participant plans to give to and benefit from the partnership.

Enabling Growth: the primary stage of learning and development; a focused period of skillbuilding, reflection, networking, etc.

Closure or Redefinition: an opportunity to look back and move forward; some relationships come to a close while others will continue, albeit with an adjusted understanding

Mentorship Topics:

The topics, skills, or experiences that mentorship supports are as diverse as the formats in which it takes place. It can focus on something specific like competency development, or it can offer more general guidance, like how to approach holistic decision-making Common mentoring topics in the field of peace and security include: enhancing subject matter expertise, skill development, career advancement, personal growth, networking, navigating transitions, intergenerational learning, overcoming identity-based obstacles, or health and wellbeing.